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EMERALD BLOG

Art in the Workplace

Research shows that people perform better when there is art in the workplace – or classroom. It makes people happier and healthier – and 32% more productive. That’s why there’s a link between the artwork and sustainable building certifications: At...

Litigation, Not Regulation, Will Drive ESG Progress

In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the importance of businesses taking the time to evaluate how ESG can help spur growth. In this week’s blog, we invited commercial litigator and ESG expert, Richik Sarkar, to share his perspective on rising trends...

Emerald Gives: Our 2023 Giving Initiative

Annually, the Emerald team conducts a nationwide search for one U.S.-based, non-profit organization to support in seeking a sustainable building certification. This program is called Emerald Gives. It is our pleasure to announce the start of the...

Celebrating America Sustainably

The 4th of July is a uniquely American holiday. Most Americans celebrate with get-togethers, cookouts, swimming, and other outdoor activities. At night, the skies light up with multicolored displays in red, white, and blue. It’s a beautiful way to...

Business As a Force For Good

Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Perhaps more than ever, business leaders see their organizations as agents for change positive change. According to a 2020 IDC report, "Over 90% of executives surveyed in 2020 consider...

Leading Women in Sustainability

To achieve the course correction necessary to achieve global sustainability goals, leaders around the world are stepping up. As business leaders, politicians, and everyday people have grown aware of the human impact on the climate; there has been a...

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is Sustainable

Wow, it was great to be back in person at USGBC Live in Twin Cities, Minnesota, after months of isolation from the broader USGBC community. In their break-out session, Emerald team members Matt Setzekorn and Abby McDonald shared stories and lessons...

It’s Not Sustainable Without Social Equity

Yesterday kicked off Pride Month, a time when allies rally with their friends, families, and colleagues from the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate, educate, and mobilize for equity. Some of the first issues that spurred collective action that led to ...

LEED for Cities and Communities Certification

Over the past two years, the federal government has placed a renewed priority on climate change and sustainability, including new or expanded funding for sustainability initiatives. Many states and major cities are following suit. With the United...